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Julian Assange Arrives in Australia After Release from American Court

WikiLeaks Founder Finally Extradites After Lengthy Legal Battle

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has finally arrived in Australia after being released from an American court. Assange spent years fighting extradition from Britain to the United States, where he faced charges of espionage and hacking. His release comes after a deal with US authorities, and he is now expected to stand trial in Australia on separate charges.

Assange's Early Life and Career

Assange was born in Australia in 1971 and spent his youth in a state of "chaotic perpetual motion." He became involved in the computer hacking scene at a young age and later founded WikiLeaks, a website that publishes leaked documents and information. WikiLeaks has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the release of classified US diplomatic cables and military documents.

Extradition Battle and Espionage Charges

In 2010, Assange was arrested in Sweden on suspicion of sexual assault. He fled to Britain, where he was granted political asylum. However, in 2019, he was arrested by British authorities on behalf of the United States, which sought his extradition on charges of espionage and hacking.

Assange fought the extradition request, arguing that the charges were politically motivated and that he would not receive a fair trial in the United States. He also claimed that the release of classified information by WikiLeaks was protected by the First Amendment.

Release and Arrival in Australia

In June 2022, a British judge ruled that Assange could be extradited to the United States. However, Assange appealed the decision, and in January 2023, the High Court in London blocked his extradition. The US authorities then dropped their request for extradition, and Assange was released.

Assange has since arrived in Australia, where he is expected to face charges related to his alleged hacking of government computers in 2010. He has denied these charges, and his trial is expected to begin in 2024.